Worried about PIP process

NicolaTemple

I’m new to this forum My name is Nic

I’ve just completed my pip form So it’s all very new to me

It worries me that it’s a difficult process and waiting for a response is equally stressful as it takes such a long time

My concern is that so many claimants are rejected

So you go all through that for a No decision usually

Rachel_Scope

Hi @NicolaTemple and welcome to the community. A lot of people here have experience of the PIP process and will be able to share their experiences. It's common to be rejected at the first stage so don't take it to heart. I've been through it and admittedly it was a stressful process, but it's worth it to carry on if you need to appeal. I had to go to tribunal and was finally awarded.

Here's some information about the whole process which might help https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/personal-independence-payment-pip

Santosha12

Hello @NicolaTemple and a very warm welcome from me too.

All the very best with your PIP application. I'd applied in August '22 with my (telephone) assessment in Dec '22, my application was declined and I went through the MR process which was very straightforward (but still declined) within the following month or two, and then attended Tribunal in person in March '24.

I hope you do not have all of that palaver but it's something like 65% + that are awarded at Tribunal when it's also backdated to the date of application so it is worth pursuing.

I can't say it wasn't stressful, as it was, but, when I'm next reviewed I know it won't affect me as before, and I would still go to Tribunal if needed.

Take good care and all the best to you.

luvpink

@NicolaTemple

Hi and a very warm welcome to the forum.

The pip process is very stressful and awaiting a decision is extremely stressful for most people.

We tend to hear a lot about people's negative experiences but people have positive experiences too.

I had my mobility award reduced from high to standard after two re- assessments but I managed to get it overturned following mandatory reconsideration.

I would have gone to a tribunal if that hadn't of been the case.

I hope you get a positive outcome.

All the very best to you.